Seeing Liu Menghan enjoying her meal, Chen Yu was quite satisfied. He cleared his throat and formally began the conversation: "Little Liu, you mentioned before that there's a problem of sycophancy at our Tianyu base. I've thought about it carefully and realized that this is indeed a problem worth taking seriously. It not only affects the harmonious atmosphere of the team but may also hinder the long-term development of the base. I'm curious, have you thought about this issue more deeply, or do you have any specific suggestions?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Menghan put down her chopsticks, looked at Chen Yu seriously, and her eyes flashed with thoughtful light.
She gently wiped her mouth and slowly said, "Mr. Chen, I believe the root of this problem lies in the concentration of power and the lack of a transparent promotion mechanism. When power is too concentrated in the hands of a few people, and the promotion channels are unclear and opaque, it is easy for people to curry favor with their superiors. In order to climb the ladder, people often choose to please their superiors instead of focusing on their own work and improving their abilities."
Chen Yu nodded in agreement: "What you said makes a lot of sense. So, what do you think we should do to change this situation?"
Liu Menghan paused slightly, seemingly organizing her thoughts, before continuing, "First, we need to establish a fairer and more transparent promotion mechanism. This will allow each member to clearly see what kind of career development they can achieve through their efforts and contributions. In this way, everyone will focus more on practical work and skill development, rather than solely on pleasing their superiors."
"Secondly, I believe we should strengthen team communication and collaboration. Through regular meetings and exchanges, everyone should have the opportunity to express their views and ideas. This will not only enhance team cohesion but also allow superiors to better understand the true abilities and needs of their subordinates, thereby reducing the occurrence of sycophantic behavior."
"In addition, I think we need to establish an effective supervision mechanism. Those who try to curry favor with their superiors through improper means and harm the interests of the team should be severely punished. At the same time, we should also encourage and protect subordinates who dare to speak out and take responsibility, so that they can become the backbone of the team."
"Finally, and most importantly, we must put power in a cage to ensure it is not abused," Liu Menghan added, her eyes revealing a resolute determination.
"Specifically, we can establish an independent oversight department that is not subject to interference from anyone else and should have independent investigative and review powers. The main responsibility of this department is to oversee the operation of the entire base, including the decisions and actions of leaders at all levels, to ensure that every decision is for the overall interests and long-term development of the base, rather than for personal gain."
"At the same time, this supervisory department should regularly report its work to all members and openly and transparently present its supervisory results. This will not only enhance everyone's trust in the supervisory department, but also make everyone understand that no matter what position they hold, they must be subject to supervision, and no one can be above the system."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu raised an eyebrow: "Who are you referring to as 'anyone'...?"
“Mr. Chen, I think you already have the answer in your heart.” Liu Menghan smiled, met Chen Yu’s gaze frankly, and continued, “Yes, Mr. Chen, the ‘anyone’ I’m referring to naturally includes you. Only in this way can we truly achieve fairness and justice, and avoid the abuse of power and the breeding of sycophancy.”
"Impossible!" Chen Yu slammed his hand on the table, his voice filled with disbelief and anger. "How could I possibly accept this kind of supervision? I founded Tianyu Base myself, and I have the right to decide everything within the base!"
Liu Menghan was not intimidated by Chen Yu's anger. She remained calm and firm: "Mr. Chen, I understand your position, but please allow me to remind you that power needs to be supervised and checked. Power without supervision is like a wild horse without a bridle. It will eventually get out of control and bring irreparable damage to the base."
"You mean I'm a beast?" Chen Yu pointed to his nose, his face full of anger.
“No, Mr. Chen, I have never thought that way,” Liu Menghan replied calmly, without a trace of fear in her eyes. “I was just using a metaphor to describe the potential consequences of unchecked power. I believe that as a visionary leader, you will certainly understand and accept the necessity of such a supervisory mechanism.”
"So, in your opinion, if I don't accept it, I'm short-sighted?" Chen Yu sneered.
“Mr. Chen, that’s not what I meant.” Liu Menghan shook her head gently, her tone sincere. “I just hope you can understand that supervision is not a sign of distrust towards you personally, but rather for the long-term development of the entire base. A healthy and stable organization inevitably needs a sound supervision mechanism to ensure its normal operation.”
"Heh, they're here to supervise me, but who's going to supervise them?" Chen Yu said with a disdainful look.
“Mr. Chen, that’s an excellent question.” Liu Menghan smiled confidently. “Regarding the oversight of the supervisory department, we can adopt a multi-layered checks and balances mechanism. First, the supervisory department itself should adhere to strict professional ethics and codes of conduct, which need to be reviewed and approved by all members. Second, we can establish a supervisory committee composed of representatives from different levels and departments. This committee is responsible for regularly reviewing and evaluating the work of the supervisory department to ensure its impartiality and effectiveness.”
"Furthermore, the work of the supervisory departments should be transparent throughout the entire process. Their investigation and review processes, conclusions, and handling recommendations should all be made public to the public or relevant stakeholders within a certain scope, accepting public supervision and feedback. In this way, while exercising their powers, the supervisory departments are also under public supervision, forming a virtuous cycle of mutual checks and balances and mutual supervision."
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